Stepping Stones Counselling

17/10/2026

Hello all.. Good news.. I have spaces becoming available..!

The world is always spinning, life changes, jobs, friends family and relationships... sometimes faster than we can process. This can be exciting😄, challenging, sad😢, so it might be a good time to allow someone to support you as you process your new world.
No rush, no judgement, one step at a time st your pace.

From Wednesday 28th September i will capacity to take on additional clients. If you feel now is your time, read my page, get in touch and you can avail of a free 20 minute introduction appointment, and see if i am that person for you. Take care and thank you for all ypur support. Patricia

11/10/2026

I saw this question this week on another page and thought i would put it on here, see what responses it brings..

I knew i had changed when_________

Dont overthink your response, let you heart reply..
I would love to hear what comes up for you.

06/10/2026

🌿 Stepping Stones Counselling.🌿

You may have noticed the stepping stones in my logo, So, I wanted to share a little about what they mean to me and why I chose them for my counselling practice.

Life doesn’t always follow the path we imagined. Sometimes the way forward feels clear, and at other times we can feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of which direction to take.

For me, the stepping stones represent those moments in our lives.

We don’t always need to know where the whole path is leading. Sometimes we just need to find the next stone, take one step at a time, and know that we don’t have to take that journey alone.

The water represents the ups and downs of life. It can be calm, it can be unsettled, and sometimes the path ahead can be difficult to see. But there can still be somewhere safe to place your next step.

No two journeys are the same, and neither are the stepping stones we need along the way. Sometimes we may need to pause, take a different direction, retrace a step or simply take our time.

That is also how I see my role as a counsellor.

I don’t see myself as someone who has all the answers or who will tell you which direction to take. My role is to walk alongside you, listen without judgement and provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore whatever you are carrying.

Sometimes counselling may be about finding that next step. Sometimes it’s about understanding where you’ve been. And sometimes it’s simply about having someone beside you while you find your way.

The Irish-inspired landscape in my logo is also meaningful to me. It reflects my love of where I live and the connection I feel to the landscape around us — the water, the hills, the quietness and the sense of a journey continuing beyond what we can see.

A safe space to be heard, understood and supported.

Send me a message/email or a call, take your next step to putting yourself first and have that safe space to choose your path.

28/09/2026

You can be ready for what's next and still feel sensitive about what you're letting go of. Even if what you're letting go of was hard. Even if it hurt.
That version of you got you this far. It's understandable to feel a little grief for her.
Change doesn't have to be all excitement to be right.

23/09/2026

You are your greatest project.

Reset as many times as you need.
Hit pause. Reflect. Realign.

Sometimes we need to pause the clock, not to stop moving, but to find our compass again.

Take the time to reflect, reconnect, and remember the direction you want to go.

Then hit play again.

Keep choosing yourself. Keep evolving.

23/09/2026

22/09/2026

Tuesday mornings at the women's centre.
Coffee poured, tissues close, room warm.
Ready for my Tuesday clients to walk through the door.

Fridays I'm at the Pastoral Centre Letterkenny, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Women's Centre, Mon & Thurs online. WhatsApp in bio for a free 15-min chat.

20/09/2026

Anxiety
How to rethink anxiety.
Anxiety is not always a bad feeling. It is our inner security system, helping to keep us safe by encouraging us to think twice about our next move or step.
For example, if you are deciding to go for a walk alone on a dark road, your inner security system may be asking you to rethink that decision. Is it safe? How can you do it while staying safe? That might mean choosing a different route, going with a group, or walking during daylight when it is brighter.
It is when anxiety starts to take over and influence your choices that it can become overwhelming. You may begin to feel like a passenger in your own life. It can lead to fears about doing things that once seemed simple, such as going to the shop or even getting out of bed and having a shower.
Now, an inner voice is telling you that you cannot do these things and that you are not good enough. What an overwhelming feeling that can be.
It’s like sitting in the driver’s seat of your car, but the passenger is controlling the vehicle. If this is how you are feeling, there is support, you are not alone.
At Stepping Stones, I would like to offer you that support. Have a look at my page, send me an email and make that first step to reclaiming your life.

10/09/2026

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